Baby Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this vibrant and refreshing Baby Spinach, Avocado & Ruby Red Grapefruit Salad! Inspired by Delicious Living Magazine, this recipe combines the sweetness of ruby red grapefruit with creamy avocado and peppery spinach for a light yet satisfying meal. The homemade poppy seed dressing adds the perfect touch of tangy sweetness. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a healthy side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 256.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad

  • 1 Red Grapefruit
  • 10 oz Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 1 Avocado, ripe, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds

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How to Make Baby Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified.
  3. Stir in the poppy seeds.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Peel and segment the grapefruit: Using a sharp knife, carefully peel the grapefruit, removing all the white pith. Section the grapefruit into segments, removing any remaining membranes.
  6. Arrange the spinach on individual plates or a large serving platter.
  7. Top the spinach with the sliced avocado and grapefruit segments.
  8. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of the poppy seed dressing over each salad.
  9. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g